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Weekly Senate Caucus Luncheons on Capitol Hill

Politics Jul 14

Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Politics Jul 13

The flag over the U.S. Capitol flies at half-staff in honor of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington
WATCH: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

The surprise death of the South Carolina senator has shaken Republicans who were already at odds with President Donald Trump and stalled on several priorities as they return from a two-week recess.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Jul 12

Pentagon leaders appear before Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Defense Department budget, in Washington
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”…

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Jul 10

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What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization

There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.

By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams

Politics Jul 06

Senate McConnell
McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay

According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Aug 04

Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky Senate race to replace him

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Towering over Kentucky politics for decades, McConnell is regarded as the master strategist behind the GOP’s rise to power in a state long dominated by Democrats.

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Jun 11

WATCH: McConnell warns Hegseth that U.S. can't be seen as 'allowing the Russians to define victory'

By Joshua Barajas

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was pressed for details Wednesday on how President Donald Trump intended to defend democratic allies abroad, especially when it came to helping Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

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May 01

WATCH: Senate defeats resolution to block Trump tariffs

By Associated Press

The 49-49 vote came weeks after the Senate approved a resolution that would have thwarted President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Two senators were absent Wednesday.

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Feb 20

WATCH: McConnell announces he won't seek reelection to Senate, calls serving 'honor of a lifetime'

By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027.

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Dec 20

WATCH: Mitch McConnell delivers final floor speech as Senate Republican leader

By Associated Press

McConnell warned that Republicans could “pay a political price” if they don’t pass legislation keeping the government open by midnight Friday, saying he's has reminded his colleagues “how harmful it is to shut the government down and how foolish it…

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